- My Czech Republic – More than a destination guide
My Czech Republic covers a range of topics from Czech travel and tourist information to Czech cuisine, traditions and culture, language, history, and more It is run by long-time Prague residents and written by people with a strong personal connection to the Czech Republic
- Czech Name Days
Czech Name Days Discover over 365 Czech names that are part of the Czech calendar! In the Czech Republic, almost every day of the year is someone’s name day (svátek or jmeniny in Czech – the latter is more formal) It is a reason to celebrate, wish the person a Happy Name Day, and buy a small present, such as flowers and a box of chocolates
- Czech History
Czech Legends Learn about the origin of Prague, read the story of the Golem, the famous tale of Horymír and his horse Šemík, and other Prague and Czech legends
- Czech Crystal, Glass, and Porcelain
Czech Crystal, Glass, and Porcelain Stores selling beautiful Czech crystal and glass products are plentiful in Prague, as are those offering Czech porcelain A unique gift is a handmade replica of historical glassware, such as drinking glasses from the times of Charles IV, Rudolf II, and other centuries Erpet Bohemia Crystal
- English and Czech Name Equivalents - My Czech Republic
Male Names Go to female names >> A Adam – Adam Adolph – Adolf Alan – Alan Albert – Albert Alex – Alexej Alexander – Alexandr Alfred – Alfred Alphonse – Alfons Ambrose – Ambrož Amos – Ámos Andrew – Ondřej Anthony – Antonín Arthur – Artur B Bartholomew – Bartoloměj Benedict – Benedikt Bernard – Bernard Bill – Vilém Boris – Boris C Carl – Karel Charles
- Czech Currency
Czech Currency The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech crown (koruna), abbreviated as Kč, with the international abbreviation CZK 1 crown consists of 100 hellers (haléř), abbreviated as hal Heller coins have not been in use since September 1, 2008, but hellers are still incorporated into merchandise prices
- Taking the Train in Czechia - My Czech Republic
RegioJet brought a breath of fresh air to Czech train travel by offering a high level of service and comfort It has become the second largest train operator in Czechia but only connects larger towns and cities Leo Express started operating in November 2012 and provides a third comfortable option with the most limited coverage
- Czech Christmas and New Year’s Greetings
Czech Christmas cards often include wishes for a happy and successful new year Nový rok with a capital “N” means New Year’s Day (January 1st), while nový rok with a lower-case “n” refers to the whole upcoming year
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